Episode 4

Orientation (Continued)

I took a step back from the painting. Stunning I thought to myself. Although my painting skills are still a bit clumsy I am rather proud of my work. All the colors I wanted were there as if glistening and were vibrant. While studying the painting I hear a knock at the door. Hmm, I wonder who that could be? I walk over to open the door to realize a bunch of college girls standing outside my door all dressed up in what appeared to be “party wear?”

“Can I help you? (I asked)”

One of the girl’s proceeds to say “Hi I’m Emily (gestures a wave)… I’m one of your floor mates. I live right down the hall. I was wondering if you wanted to join us? We are about to head over to a frat party some of the upperclassmen college boys are having…and we’re wondering if maybe you wanted to tag along?”

I stare at them frozen in place with a stiff and forced smile one my face. Me..go to a party?! Like as if, the last thing I need right now is to be surrounded my a bunch of drunk and horny teenagers while jammed in a hot dorm room. Noooo thank you. If I was too make friends I would have to do it my own way. I vowed to myself.

Emily speaks again “So are you coming?”

I was so lost in thought that I almost flinched when she spoke. “Ohhh, the thing is…(I proceed to say) I already have plans to meet up with a few college people later tonight. Sorry. Maybe next time.” What am I even saying? I have no plans but..uhhh…..whatever…I’ll have more times later to meet people….

Emily chimes in “that’s cool, but if you find the time, go to this adress.” she hands me a yellow sticky note with the directions to the place. I flip the sticky note over to realize that there was a lipstick kissmark on the back with a number to call underneath. Yuck! I think to myself. I look back up at Emily.

“Later” she says.

I close the door and lean against the wooden frame of it…..Sigh………the day went by in a blink of an eye and I haven’t even participated in any of the orientation events….hmmm…well there is always tomorrow. I don’t know about most universities but my university has a two day orientation before classes begin.

I look over at the digital clock on my desk, shit it’s 10:00pm already. I unbutton my shirt. Leaving only my sports bra on and strip off my Jean shorts and grab a pair of spandex shorts. I tug at the hair band in my hair which allowed my wavy orange hair to fall right at my shoulders. Then I sent my family a quick good night text before plopping myself down onto the bed.

Good night…..I mutter to myself. Even though I was tired for some reason my mind kept racing making it hard to fall asleep. I think it’s a mix of being all alone in a new place and the worries of what tomorrow will bring. However, I don’t know when but I eventually dosed off.

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